LaDona Harvey is the former host of San Diego's Morning News on News Radio KOGO AM 600, she fills in on Talk Programming. Full Bio
Does the Name Richard Starkey Ring a Bell? What About Ringo Starr?
Spirit, Stallion of the Cimmaron Turns 31
Sometimes a song, or a movie helps us remember those in our lives who have passed. KOGO's Veronica Carter talked to a young woman who drove thousands of miles to attend a special celebration for the wild stallion that made the Dreamworks movie "Spirit Stallion of the Cimmaron" famous .
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A Woman's Life Changed Three Times Over by Just One Pregnancy
An East County woman is celebrating her first Mother's Day this weekend, after giving birth to triplets just 14 weeks ago. Her pregnancy was one of the rarest in medicine, occurring only once every 100,000 pregnancies. The newborns spent six weeks in intensive care after being delivered early, cared for by healthcare workers at Scripps Clinic and Rady Children's Hospital, a key partner in operating Scripps' NICU. Veronica and Bret talked to her OBGYN, the medical director of maternal-fetal medicine at Scripps Clinic, Dr. Sean Daneshmand, who says he'd never seen anything like it before.
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Antisemitism on the Rise in the United States
Reports show that antisemitic physical assaults reached record highs in the U.S. last year. Bret Burkhart and Veronica Carter spoke to the regional director of the Anti-Defamation League for San Diego and Imperial Counties, Fabienne Perlov.
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A San Diego Company is Celebrating Native American Culture Through Beauty Products
A San Diego-based skincare company, N8iv Beauty, has been featured in Time Magazine, honored for being the first Native American Indian skincare company to reach nationwide fame. KOGO's Laura Cain talked to the founder, Ruth-Ann Thorn.
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Help Out the Hungry Just by Leaving Food at Your Mailbox
The National Association of Letter Carriers is hosting their 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this Saturday. Bret and Veronica found out more from John Hyatt with the U.S. Postal Service.
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Have You Had Your Margarita Yet Today?
You may have already started to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with a taco or a margarita, but do you know why the holiday exists? KOGO's Laura Cain went down to Old Town to find out how San Diegans are celebrating, and ask if they know the history of May 5th.
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Over 90% of Gen Z Say They're Experiencing Mental Health Challenges
A new survey shows nearly all Gen Z members are experiencing mental health challenges in any average month. But the good news is, 94% of all teens say mental health is important to them. Veronica Carter and Bret Burkhart learned more from the regional medical director at Blue Shield of California, Dr. Scott Flinn.
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Over 160 Horses, 225 Cats and 30 Dogs Rescued from Julian
The San Diego Humane Society is currently in the process of rescuing hundreds of animals from an animal sanctuary in Julian, where they were found to be suffering from inadequate care. Veronica Carter and Bret Burkhart spoke to Nina Thompson with the San Diego Humane Society to find out more.
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Republican Senator Ted Cruz's Take on the War with Iran
With the war in Iran starting over two months ago, President Trump reached a new deadline today. Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, he is required to withdraw forces from a conflict after 60 days if he has not received congressional authorization. Bret Burkhart and Veronica Carter talked to Republican Senator Ted Cruz to hear his thoughts on the conflict, and what we can expect next.
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